Danish Royal Family members return to public life for milestone occasion after royal titles stripped

King Frederik and Queen Mary kiss in first appearance as monarchs

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Ed Griffiths

By Ed Griffiths


Published: 16/04/2025

- 10:49

Queen Margrethe stripped Prince Joachim's four children of their royal titles in 2023

Danish Royal Family members, Count Nikolai and Count Felix of Monzepat, made an appearance at Princess Isabella of Denmark 18th birthday celebrations on Tuesday.

The brothers, sons of Prince Joachim, have rarely been seen at royal gatherings since a family controversy in 2023.


That year, Queen Margrethe stripped Prince Joachim's four children of their royal titles.

At the time, the Queen insisted the move would be "good for them in their future" and allow them to "shape their own lives".

Count Nikolai and Count Felix

Count Nikolai and Count Felix arrived in velvet suit jackets with smart bow-ties at the Royal Danish Theatre's Old Stage in Copenhagen

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Prince Joachim publicly opposed his mother's decision, claiming his children had been "harmed" in the process.

However, any past tensions appeared forgotten as Count Nikolai, 25, and Count Felix, 22, arrived in velvet suit jackets with smart bow-ties at the Royal Danish Theatre's Old Stage in Copenhagen.

The celebrations were the latest for Princess Isabella of Denmark 18th birthday, which is officially on April 21.

The royal teenager stunned in a sparkling navy gown with a matching clutch and her hair in a bun.

Queen Mary

Queen Mary wore an off-shoulder black and silver ensemble with a glittering skirt

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She was joined by her mother, Queen Mary, 53, who wore an off-shoulder black and silver ensemble with a glittering skirt.

The birthday princess's younger siblings, 14-year-old twins Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent, were also present.

King Frederik appeared in a royal blue suit for his daughter's special occasion.

Last weekend, Princess Isabella delivered her first solo address at a celebration in Aarhus ahead of her 18th birthday.

Princess Isabella and King Frederik

Princess Isabella stunned in a sparkling navy gown with a matching clutch and her hair in a bun

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The princess surprised attendees with a humorous opening line referencing a past viral moment.

"Almost four years ago I found out that your words can be overheard when you least expect it," she said to laughter. "Today I have no doubt that the microphone is on."

The joke referenced a 2021 incident when she was caught on camera saying "are you completely confused" to her mother during a family photo.

After the joke, Isabella thanked attendees and highlighted her personal connection to Aarhus.